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Seat Size:
17.5"
Gullet Width:
XW
Tree:
Wooden Laminate (Hunter)
Colour:
Brown
Girthing:
Central 3, point and balance tabs
Panel Shape:
Standard
Panel Fill:
Wool Flocked
Material:
English Leather
Serial#:
57337
Constructed:
2013
Condition:
3/5
Category:
Secondhand Saddles
Discover the perfect combination of classic British craftsmanship and specialized stabilization with the Harry Dabbs Hunter GP (General Purpose) Saddle. Meticulously handcrafted in Walsall, England, this saddle is engineered to handle a broad range of everyday disciplines—from hunting and trail riding to hacking and lower-level competing—while providing a rock-solid fit on notoriously difficult-to-fit equines.
Unlike generic general purpose designs, this specific model is constructed around the highly acclaimed Harry Dabbs Hunter Tree, delivering an uncompromisingly stable foundation that prevents shifting without restricting your horse’s natural movement.
Key Performance Features
The Specialized Hunter Tree: Purpose-built for hard-to-fit conformations, the Hunter tree features a flatter profile and a wider gullet architecture. It sits firmly and flush across the back, preventing the rolling, twisting, or forward-sliding common on low-withered, barrel-shaped horses.
Signature Wool-Flocked Performance Panels: Utilizing premium, hand-placed wool flocking rather than rigid foam, these panels gently conform to the horse’s muscle structure. The panel shape is uniquely designed to clear the horse's back just a fraction sooner at the loin, actively encouraging hindquarter engagement and freeing up the lower lumbar.
Comfort-First Semi-Deep Seat: Designed to place the rider in a naturally balanced, secure central position. The seat density and soft, supportive knee pads ensure complete comfort during long days out hunting, trail riding, or training in the arena.
Generous Wither & Shoulder Clearance: The front of the tree structure frees up the trapezius muscle and accommodates the base of the wither. This ensures horses with massive shoulder structures can snap up and swing their forelimbs with absolute freedom.
The Harry Dabbs Hunter GP solves the ultimate headache for riders of wide-backed horses: lateral saddle slip. It offers the classic, professional presentation of a traditional English leather saddle combined with an advanced under-the-hood tree geometry that stabilizes your position over any terrain.
"The premier all-purpose saddle for flat-backed horses, designed to comfortably anchor the rider over long hours without pinching or rolling."
Bring ultimate stability and daily comfort to your rides.
Important Note: Saddle fitting is crucial. While the Harry Dabbs Hunter GP is designed for specific horse types, it's always recommended to have a professional saddle fitter assess both the horse and rider to ensure the best possible fit and comfort.
5 | Brand New: Pristine condition, often with tags still attached. Showroom quality with zero wear.
4 | Very good: Lightly used with minimal signs of wear (like faint stirrup leather marks). The leather is supple, the tree is sound, and it has been exceptionally well cared for.
3 | Good: Showing standard, normal signs of regular use. May have cosmetic scuffs, moderate stirrup leather wear, or slight discoloration, but it is entirely structurally sound and ready to ride.
2 | Fair: Well-loved with noticeable wear. May have deeper scratches, heavier leather fading, or minor cosmetic blemishes, but the tree and safety components are completely intact. A great budget-friendly, functional option.
1 | As-Is / TLC Needed: Heavy wear or significant cosmetic damage. May need minor repairs (like flocking, a new billet, or stitching) before hitting the trails. Still functional, but priced accordingly.
